{"product_id":"touroku-sakai-bunka-180mm-monosteel-stainless-steel-green-pakka-handle","title":"Touroku Sakai Bunka 180mm – Monosteel Stainless Steel – Green Pakka Handle","description":"\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA practical Japanese Bunka built for everyday use, combining easy-care stainless steel, approximately 59 HRC hardness, a hammered tsuchime finish and a distinctive green pakka wood handle.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003e180mm Bunka\u003c\/strong\u003e is an excellent all-purpose size—large enough to handle serious preparation while remaining agile and easy to control. Its characteristic K-tip also gives it more precision at the point than a traditional Santoku.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eA Versatile Everyday Bunka\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Bunka is designed to cover most of the jobs you would normally reach for a chef’s knife to perform. The relatively tall blade provides good knuckle clearance, while the pointed tip is particularly useful for detailed work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is well suited for:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eVegetables and herbs \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMeat preparation \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFish portioning \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOnions, garlic and fine chopping \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecise tip work \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGeneral everyday kitchen preparation \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor someone buying their \u003cstrong\u003efirst Japanese knife\u003c\/strong\u003e, this is a particularly practical profile.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eMonosteel Stainless Steel – 59 HRC\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUnlike laminated or Damascus knives, this Touroku Sakai is made with a straightforward \u003cstrong\u003estainless monosteel construction\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt approximately \u003cstrong\u003e59 HRC\u003c\/strong\u003e, the steel offers a sensible balance between edge retention and durability. 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